Kurokawa Institute of Ancient Cultures

The Kurokawa Institute is a museum and research center in Nishinomiya that focuses on ancient and crafted objects. Its galleries display thousands of works and smaller artifacts that come mostly from Japan and China.

The institute was founded in 1950 by Yukihichi Kurokawa and was originally located elsewhere. It moved to Nishinomiya in 1974 to make room for the growing collection.

The collection shows how people in East Asia created artistic crafts and everyday objects over time. Visitors can see how handcraft traditions from Japan and China come alive in the pieces on display.

The institute is located in an accessible area of Nishinomiya and can be reached by public transportation. It helps to check ahead if special exhibitions are planned, as this might be the best time for a visit.

The collection includes a number of objects that are recognized by the Japanese government as national cultural properties. This makes the institute an important place for preserving art treasures that are rarely seen elsewhere.